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arc in French

arc in French is arc de courbe, arc — arc means a curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.

arc in French

arc de courbe
noun
(geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. [from 16th c.]
arc
noun
(geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. [from 16th c.]
arc
noun

What does "arc" mean?

  1. noun A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
    "The fireworks left a bright arc of light against the dark sky."
  2. noun A story's overall shape or progression, especially a character's emotional or moral development.
    "Over three seasons, the heroine's arc takes her from timid student to confident leader."
  3. verb To move or curve along a path shaped like an arc.
    "Sparks arced from the broken cable and fizzled out on the wet floor."
  4. noun A glowing discharge of electricity jumping across a gap, as in welding.
    "The welder lowered her mask as the arc flared blue-white against the metal."
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arc in a sentence

  • The fireworks left a bright arc of light against the dark sky.
  • The ball traced a wide arc across the sky.
  • Over three seasons, the heroine's arc takes her from timid student to confident leader.
  • The novel's main arc follows a family slowly learning to forgive each other.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "arc" in French?
"arc" in French is arc de courbe, arc. arc means: A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
How do you use "arc" in a sentence?
Example: "The fireworks left a bright arc of light against the dark sky." In French, "arc" is arc de courbe, arc.
Are there other ways to say "arc" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "arc": arc de courbe, arc.
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